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Position Type:
Certified Elementary/Early Childhood ESS Teacher
Date Posted:
8/24/2026
Location:
Desert Sage Elementary
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Closing Date:
8/28/2026 or until filled
District 70's Mission: To Educate Each Student to Achieve His or Her Full Academic Potential
We see D70 as a place where all children and adults are valued, similarities and differences are addressed, individuals are respected, and all children are treated as our most valuable resource and best hope for the future. We see a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning. We see a partnership with our schools and communities that flexibly responds to the educational needs of all learners in an ever-changing world.
Pueblo County School District 70 is located in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado, where the Fountain and Arkansas Rivers converge and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Established in 1950 through the consolidation of 35 smaller districts, District 70 is one of Colorado's largest geographical school districts. With a commitment to excellence, we educate a diverse student body of more than 10,000 from Pueblo County and surrounding areas. Join us on a journey of academic excellence and community spirit.
Job Information:
Position: Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Teacher
Location: Desert Sage Elementary School
Work Year: 164 Days, 151 Student Contact Days
New Teachers must attend New Teacher Orientation as a condition of employment
Salary Range: $47,000-$104,200($47,000-$72,500 for external candidates depending on experience and education)
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Job Summary:
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing educational activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes who are identified or going through the special education process. The Special Education Teacher provides direct instruction and support to students with a disability through academic, behavior, social/emotional and adaptive tools in collaboration with the general education teacher and school team. The Special Education teacher schedules, develops and participates in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the students. The Special Education Teacher may work directly with paraprofessionals, providing modeling, coaching and intervention strategies worked on with students.
Job Description: Please review the full job description link found at the bottom of this posting for qualifications and details.
Condition of Employment: Applicants must be willing to participate in District No. 70 Payroll Direct Deposit Program. All hires will complete a background check.
Procedure for Application: A Certified Application must be submitted on-line at www.district70.org. Incomplete applications or those not fully submitted will not be forwarded for review.
Benefits:
Based on employment status, District 70 offers a variety of benefits including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Annual leave, vacation, and holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cafeteria Plan (Section 125)
• PERA Retirement
• Access to additional benefits through optional payroll deduction
A full list of benefits is located on our website under the District Information Tab in the Human Resources Department.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Pueblo County School District 70 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is prohibited accordance with state and/or federal law.
Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district:
Robert DiPietro, Superintendent
Name of title of employee designated as District Compliance Coordinator
24951 US Highway 50 East, Pueblo, CO 81006
Address
719-295-6548
Telephone number
nondiscrimination@district70.org
Email
DECLARACI N DE NO DISCRIMINACI N
El Distrito Escolar 70 del Condado de Pueblo no discrimina ilegalmente por motivos de raza, credo, color, sexo, orientaci n sexual, identidad/expresi n de g nero, estado civil, origen nacional, religi n, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, necesidad de servicios de educaci n especial, informaci n gen tica, estado de embarazo o parto, u otro estado protegido por la ley en la admisi n o acceso, tratamiento o empleo en sus programas o actividades educativas. Adem's, la falta de habilidades en el idioma ingl's no es una barrera para la admisi n o participaci n en actividades. Las consultas sobre ADA, Secci n 504, T tulo VI y T tulo IX pueden dirigirse al Superintendente de Escuelas, 301 28th Lane, Pueblo, Colorado 81001. 719-295-6548 or nondiscrimination@district70.org.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions under ADA. Inquiries about accommodations may be addressed to the Department of Personnel Services, 24951 Highway 50 East, Pueblo, Colorado, 81006 or hr@district70.org.
Attachment(s):

• ESS Teacher Job Description Update 2024.docx